In terms of the Patriots’ odds to play for the Super Bowl, ESPN’s FPI gives them the sixth-best odds to represent the AFC (6.8 percent). DraftKings Sportsbook has the Patriots tied for the sixth-best odds to win the conference, too (+1200).

They now have more wins than they had in the last two seasons and have not posted a record like this since 2018. The Patriots

Marcus Jones had an October to remember and was rewarded for it on Thursday by the NFL. The Patriots ’ shutdown cornerback and All-Pro punt returner was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month. It is the first Player of the Month honor for the Patriots since 2021 when J.C. Jackson earned it in November.

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich compared Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson to Marshawn Lynch.

While the New England Patriots will be without the services of their top running back for a Week 9 showdown with the Atlanta Falcons at Gillet

Though the Patriots have sprinted out to an unexpected 6-2 start, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the running game. Might they find some of that through a trade?